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Mike Sonko backs Kalonzo to succeed Ruto in 2027: “Lazima akuwe flagbearer”

Mike Sonko backs Kalonzo to succeed Ruto in 2027: “Lazima akuwe flagbearer”

Mike Sonko has backed Kalonzo Musyoka for the 2027 presidency, urging opposition leaders to make him their flagbearer or risk losing to William Ruto.

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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has thrown his weight behind Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential ambitions, insisting that he deserves to be the opposition's flagbearer in the 2027 General Election.

Sonko argued that opposition leaders must put aside their differences and agree on a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto, warning that fielding multiple presidential candidates would hand the incumbent an easy second term.

He challenged opposition leaders to settle their political differences and settle on one candidate, adding that he would consider joining the presidential race if they failed to reach an agreement.

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The NEDP party leader maintained that there was no justification for some opposition figures being considered suitable for the presidency while others were sidelined.

However, the former governor singled out Kalonzo, arguing that he had earned the opportunity after repeatedly supporting the late former prime minister Raila Odinga in three unsuccessful presidential bids.

Sonko warned the Wiper leader against accepting another arrangement in which he would support someone else's presidential ambitions without getting the opportunity to lead…

In brief

PAY ATTENTION: TUKO is in WhatsApp Channels now! Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has thrown his weight behind Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential ambitions, insisting that he deserves to be the opposition's flagbearer in the 2027 General Election. Sonko warned the Wiper leader against accepting another arrangement in which he would support someone else's presidential ambitions without getting the opportunity to lead…

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